Learning Through Game Play

Games Hold attention

Players actively participate in games, with them holding people's attention for hours. This occurrence can be captured and redirected into educational games to grow engagement for academic learning. They can provide challenge and a safe environment to explore, while stimulating curiosity.

Repurposed games

These games were not designed for learning, however when used in a classroom they can provide opportunities for learning, and keep students engaged. Games such as Civilization, Minecraft, and Sim City.

“serious” gAmes

This where current research is on going. These games are built from the ground up to facilitate learning.